(live Aid 1985): Dire Straits / Sting - Money For Nothing

: Sting’s haunting, atmospheric opening vocals set to the melody of The Police's " Don't Stand So Close to Me " electrified the 72,000-strong crowd.

The 1985 Live Aid performance of "" by Dire Straits featuring Sting stands as one of the most electric moments of the "global jukebox". Taking place at Wembley Stadium on July 13, 1985, the performance saw Sting join the band to deliver his signature falsetto "I want my MTV" introduction—a line he originally recorded by chance while on vacation in Montserrat. Key Performance Highlights Dire Straits / Sting - Money For Nothing (Live Aid 1985)

: The set was broadcast to an estimated 1.9 billion people across 150 nations, making it part of one of the largest satellite link-ups ever. : Sting’s haunting, atmospheric opening vocals set to

: The performance occurred just as the single was climbing the charts and the groundbreaking, computer-animated music video was in heavy rotation on MTV. Context and Significance Key Performance Highlights : The set was broadcast

: Mark Knopfler’s growling, finger-picked guitar work—widely considered one of the most famous riffs in rock history—defined the energy of the set.